TechCrunch Software isn’t “eating the world.” It’s feeding the world, healing the world, educating the world and bringing the world’s top minds together to solve our most challenging problems. At least that’s what I’ve witnessed while leading digital transformation initiatives across organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Genentech and… Read More6 days

TechCrunch One of the truisms of software business strategy is that services is bad business; heck, we’ve also said... One of the truisms of software business strategy is that services is bad business; heck, we’ve also said it. The reason, put bluntly, is that it’s a business with low margins and is not as scalable. So in the early...1 week

THE VERGEMicrosoft is testing a new change to its...Microsoft is testing a new change to its future version of Windows 10 which will probably annoy anyone using the operating system. The software giant revealed today that “we will begin testing a change where links clicked on within the...3 days

TechCrunchRocket launch startup Rocket Lab is moving from its initial testing phase into proper commercial operations...Rocket launch startup Rocket Lab is moving from its initial testing phase into proper commercial operations with its next mission. The company’s past two launches, “It’s a Test” and “Still Testing” were (you guessed it) primarily tests of its Electron...5 days

TechCrunch LinkedIn used to have its own business card scanning app,... LinkedIn used to have its own business card scanning app, CardMunch, which served a useful purpose in a world where paper cards simply refuse to die. But that app was shut down back in 2014, with LinkedIn suggesting users move...1 week

Windows CentralPlaying it safe. Dell's Latitude 7390 convertible business laptop has been refreshed with eighth-generation Intel Core processors (CPU), a couple of Thunderbolt 3 ports, and some...Playing it safe. Dell's Latitude 7390 convertible business laptop has been refreshed with eighth-generation Intel Core processors (CPU), a couple of Thunderbolt 3 ports, and some extra security features, but otherwise it remains mostly the same as its predecessor, the...1 week

CNETMozilla's browser sets up mini competitions to find the fastest way to display websites. Also new: testing a business-friendly Firefox.Mozilla's browser sets up mini competitions to find the fastest way to display websites. Also new: testing a business-friendly Firefox.6 days

THE VERGEMicrosoft is once again tackling privacy concerns around Windows 10 today. The software giant is releasing...Microsoft is once again tackling privacy concerns around Windows 10 today. The software giant is releasing a new test build of Windows 10 to Windows Insiders today that includes changes to the privacy controls for the operating system. While most...2 weeks

TechCrunch To mark International Women’s Day, Google will start letting business... To mark International Women’s Day, Google will start letting business owners identify their listings as “Women led” on Google My Business. Once enabled, this means their business entry on Google Maps or Google Search will display a female symbol captioned...2 weeks

TechCrunchDisney this morning announced a strategic reorganization of its business in order to better reflect its current priorities in the areas of technological innovation, global expansion, the creation of high-quality content, and...Disney this morning announced a strategic reorganization of its business in order to better reflect its current priorities in the areas of technological innovation, global expansion, the creation of high-quality content, and direct-to-consumer distribution – meaning its upcoming Netflix competitor....5 days

CNETIn a note to early testers for its Windows software for PCs, Microsoft said it's making the change to ensure security.In a note to early testers for its Windows software for PCs, Microsoft said it's making the change to ensure security.3 days

Windows CentralDon't get stuck with a lame business partner! Buying a new laptop is something that many people take lightly, but in reality, there's a lot that goes into making a...Don't get stuck with a lame business partner! Buying a new laptop is something that many people take lightly, but in reality, there's a lot that goes into making a quality final decision. You don't want to end up paying...2 weeks

TechCrunchDisney this morning announced a strategic reorganization of its business in order to better reflect its...Disney this morning announced a strategic reorganization of its business in order to better reflect its current priorities in the areas of technological innovation, global expansion, the creation of high-quality content, and direct-to-consumer distribution – meaning its upcoming Netflix competitor....5 days

CNETInterrogating the software itself seems to show that the next version of Microsoft's key software will get a new seasonal reference.Interrogating the software itself seems to show that the next version of Microsoft's key software will get a new seasonal reference.2 weeks

THE VERGEThe Galaxy S9 has arrived in the United...The Galaxy S9 has arrived in the United States and around the world. After unboxing Samsung’s latest flagship phone and fawning over its sleek design (and the inclusion of an actual headphone jack), it probably won’t be long before you...3 days

TechCrunch Biotech is a lot like venture capital. Vast amounts of research, testing and marketing... Biotech is a lot like venture capital. Vast amounts of research, testing and marketing go into a wide range of therapies. But in the end, it’s just a tiny fraction that deliver most returns. That similarity may be why most...1 week

CNETResearchers from Kaspersky Lab have found software vulnerabilities that give them online access more than 1,000 gas stations around the world.Researchers from Kaspersky Lab have found software vulnerabilities that give them online access more than 1,000 gas stations around the world.1 week

TechCrunch XPrize announced today that it’s teaming up with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways on a new $10 million... XPrize announced today that it’s teaming up with Japanese airline All Nippon Airways on a new $10 million competition. XPrize founder and chairman Peter Diamandis said the ANA team was interested in an XPrize around “reinventing travel,” which eventually turned...1 week

THE VERGEVIDEOIBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and...IBM is kicking off its IBM Think 2018 conference this week with “5 in 5,” a collection of IBM Research inventions and technologies “that could change our lives in the next five years.” If you want to hear a large...6 hours

CNETAiming to claim a place in the self-driving car race, the ride-hailing company partners with the country's largest autonomous vehicle testing facility.Aiming to claim a place in the self-driving car race, the ride-hailing company partners with the country's largest autonomous vehicle testing facility.2 weeks

Windows CentralNow 100x easier with Rift Core 2.0. Rift Core 2.0, the ongoing major software overhaul for Oculus Rift, has received in an update (version...Now 100x easier with Rift Core 2.0. Rift Core 2.0, the ongoing major software overhaul for Oculus Rift, has received in an update (version 1.24) a feature that allows you to easily change library locations for the Rift app. Not...6 days

Windows CentralDatacolor's software isn't the best, but luckily it's easy to use your Spyder5 calibrator with the open-source DisplayCAL software instead. Here's how. The Spyder5 range of display calibrators are great...Datacolor's software isn't the best, but luckily it's easy to use your Spyder5 calibrator with the open-source DisplayCAL software instead. Here's how. The Spyder5 range of display calibrators are great little tools for fine-tuning monitors for a better visual experience,...6 days

Windows CentralNow that Groove Music is gone, how are you handling your music library? Let us know in the forums! Groove...Now that Groove Music is gone, how are you handling your music library? Let us know in the forums! Groove Music is dead and buried. I absolutely loved Groove Music. It had a great app, and a healthy collection of...14 hours

THE VERGEVIDEOJohn Chen will remain BlackBerry’s chief executive through at least November 2023, the company announced today. BlackBerry credits...John Chen will remain BlackBerry’s chief executive through at least November 2023, the company announced today. BlackBerry credits Chen with reversing what once appeared to be doomed prospects by eliminating the company’s storied mobile hardware business and shifting its primary...4 days

TechCrunch Back in 2016 after Snapchat rebranded the company name to Snap Inc... Back in 2016 after Snapchat rebranded the company name to Snap Inc to reflect its status as a camera company and more than just Snapchat, an existing publicly-traded business by the name of Snap Interactive filed a trademark infringement lawsuit to bar...2 weeks

THE VERGEOculus Rift owners discovered that their headsets had stopped working yesterday, thanks to an expired certificate. It appears Oculus forgot to renew its security...Oculus Rift owners discovered that their headsets had stopped working yesterday, thanks to an expired certificate. It appears Oculus forgot to renew its security certificate, causing part of the Rift app to crash and prevent access to its VR software....2 weeks

TechCrunch Philips Hue products are going outside. Available for purchase this summer in the U.S., the lighting company has a range of new outdoor lighting... Philips Hue products are going outside. Available for purchase this summer in the U.S., the lighting company has a range of new outdoor lighting products extending the world of Internet of Things to the great outdoors. These products mark an...1 week

THE VERGEMicrosoft is planning to reuse its “Creators Update” naming for a third Windows 10 update. The...Microsoft is planning to reuse its “Creators Update” naming for a third Windows 10 update. The software giant has strangely not yet officially named its next Windows 10 update, due next month, but it has been testing a future update...2 weeks

THE VERGESamsung has confirmed that it has completed its Android Oreo...Samsung has confirmed that it has completed its Android Oreo beta tests and has officially begun sending out the software updates to Galaxy S8 and S8+ devices in the US. “After completing extensive testing and beta tests that are standard...8 hours

THE VERGEAt South by Southwest, everyone is a VIP and no one is a VIP. Your $1,600 badge gives...At South by Southwest, everyone is a VIP and no one is a VIP. Your $1,600 badge gives you access to everything in the world and nothing at all. You can breeze through the door at a startup’s private party...4 days

IBM just unveiled the ‘world’s smallest computer’

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Instant Apps are Google’s latest play to woo game developers to its services